Kansas guard Elijah Johnson elevates to knock away a pass by Ohio forward Ricardo Johnson during the first half of the Las Vegas Invitational, Friday, Nov. 26, 2010 at the Orleans Arena. At right is Kansas guard Travis Releford.

Kansas head coach Bill Self and Ohio head coach John Groce talk with game officials after an intentional foul was called on Ohio player Ricardo Johnson during the first half of the Las Vegas Invitational, Friday, Nov. 26, 2010 at the Orleans Arena.

Kansas University head coach Bonnie Henrickson shouts instructions to her team during their game against North Dakota State University Friday night in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks defeated the Bison 61-53.

Kansas University guard Monica Engelman (13) tries to get back on defense as North Dakota State University guard Katie Birkel shoots a layup on a fast break during their game Friday night in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks defeated the Bison 61-53.

Kansas University forward Tania Jackson (33) fights for a rebound against North Dakota State University defenders during their game Friday night in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks defeated the Bison 61-53.

Kansas University guard Diara Moore (2) splits two North Dakota State University defenders on her way to the basket during their game Friday night in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks defeated the Bison 61-53.

Kansas University forward Aishah Sutherland (1) uses her elbow to create some space between herself and North Dakota State University forward Megan Shea (21) during their game Friday night in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks defeated the Bison 61-53.

Kansas University guard Diara Moore (20) pulls up for a shot as North Dakota State University guard Katie Birkel (5) attempts to draw a charge during their game Friday night in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks defeated the Bison 61-53.

Kansas University guard Keena Mays (5) puts up a shot over the outstretched arm of North Dakota State University center Janae Burich (45) during their game Friday night in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks defeated the Bison 61-53.

Kansas University center Krysten Boogaard (14) prepares to put up a shot over North Dakota State University center Janae Burich (45) during their game Friday night in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks defeated the Bison 61-53.

Kansas University guard Keena Mays (5) drives against North Dakota State University guard Danielle DeGagne (4) during their game Friday night in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks defeated the Bison 61-53.

With the ball in the low post, Kansas University forward Carolyn Davis (21) prepares to put up a shot over North Dakota State University center Janae Burich during their game Friday night in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks defeated the Bison 61-53.

In this Nov. 19, 2010 photo, Mike and Maylene Fletcher, top left and top center, stand with their three adopted daughters Brittany, 17, Ashley, 17, and Brenda 15, left to right, on the back porch of their Kechi home. The Fletchers have had six foster children in their home at different times over the past three years. Recently, they took another big step and finalized the adoption of their two current foster children — sisters Ashley, 17, and Brenda, 15 — as part of a National Adoption Day celebration at Exploration Place. In June, they adopted Brittany, 17, after she was in their foster care for about a year.

A game official checks on Kansas guard Travis Releford after he was poked in the eye by an Ohio player during the second half of the Las Vegas Invitational, Friday, Nov. 26, 2010 at the Orleans Arena. Releford later returned to the game.

Kansas forward Marcus Morris grabs a pass in the paint between Ohio players D.J. Cooper (5) and Ivo Baltic (23) during the second half of the Las Vegas Invitational, Friday, Nov. 26, 2010 at the Orleans Arena.

Kansas forward Travis Releford has words for the Ohio players after a flagrant foul was called on Ohio's Ricardo Johnson for sending Kansas guard Elijah Johnson to the floor on a breakaway during the first half of the Las Vegas Invitational, Friday, Nov. 26, 2010 at the Orleans Arena.

Kansas guard Elijah Johnson is wrapped up on an attempted dunk by Ohio guard Ricardo Johnson during the first half of the Las Vegas Invitational, Friday, Nov. 26, 2010 at the Orleans Arena. Johnson was called for a flargrant foul on the play and was ejected.

After being rescued from the roof at Weaver's, Santa hands out candy to children on Massachusetts Street. The holiday season officially kicked off Friday night as the Christmas lights along Massachusetts Street were switched on.

Santa is rescued from the rooftop at Weaver's Friday by Lawrence Fire and Medical. The holiday season officially kicked off Friday night as the Christmas lights along Massachusetts Street were switched on.

Five-year-old Elena Heatwole, foreground, and her cousins Elias Danks, left, and Jalah Danks wave to Santa as he appears on the rooftop at Weaver's. The holiday season officially kicked off Friday night as the Christmas lights along Massachusetts Street were switched on. Santa even made an appearance after getting rescued from the roof at Weaver's.

Santa waves as he makes an appearance before getting rescued from the roof at Weaver's. The holiday season officially kicked off Friday night as the Christmas lights along Massachusetts Street were switched on.

Trying on a hat, Alison Roepe, Lawrence, shops on Black Friday at the Fair Trade Holiday Market at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, sponsored by the Lawrence Fair Trade Coalition. Shoppers found items at the market from all over the world.

Lines form around the outside of Best Buy before 4 a.m. on Black Friday, November 26, 2010. Best Buy opened at 5 a.m., but people in the front of the line had been there as early as 6:30 p.m. the evening before.

Shoppers wait for open registers after making purchases at Kohl's Department Store, on Black Friday, Nov. 26, 2010. After the midnight opening of Old Navy, Koh'ls and JC Penney's had 3 a.m. openings for their day-after-Thanksgiving sales.

Shoppers stream into the Kohl's store at 3 a.m. on Black Friday, November 26, 2010. After the midnight opening of Old Navy, Kohl's and JC Penney's had 3 a.m. openings for their day-after-Thanksgiving sales.

Shoppers first in line outside Kohl's Department Store for 3 a.m. opening on Black Friday, November 26, 2010, document the event with a photograph shortly before the doors opened. Old Navy beat everyone on early openings with a midnight sale.

Detroit Lions fan Jim Halley sports a Thanksgiving hat during the Lions' 45-24 loss to New England in their traditional Thanksgiving Day game in Detroit.

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U.S. Marines from Bravo Company of the1st Battalion of the 2nd Marines watch the explosion after calling in an air strike during a gunbattle as part of an operation to clear the area of insurgents near Musa Qaleh, in northern Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan, in this July 23 file photo. The U.S.-led coalition has now been fighting for as long as the Soviet Union did, and while the two invasions had different goals, whether they have significantly different outcomes remains to be seen.

Members of the New York Police Department stand by as the Shrek balloon makes its way across 42nd Street during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday in New York. Tens of thousands of people from across the country — and world — attended. The Macy’s parade started in 1924 when employees from the department store marched in costume from Harlem to Macy’s flagship store on 34th Street. The parade was suspended from 1942 to 1944 because rubber and helium were needed for World War II, making Thursday’s parade the 84th.

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Shoppers wait in line at midnight on Black Friday outside Old Navy, 3240 Iowa St. More than 100 people braved the cold weather to get in on deals early.